Rowan University’s Dr. Ben Dworkin on NJ’s Budget Dance

Welcome to the GSI Briefing podcast – hosted by Regina Egea of the Garden State Initiative. In this series, GSI traveled to the State House in Trenton for one-on-one interviews with legislators, business leaders, and members of the press to discuss Governor Murphy’s latest budget proposal and GSI’s recent report, New Jersey’s Fiscal Cliff Explained.  In this episode, Dr. Ben Dworkin, Director of Rowan University’s Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship, joins Regina Egea for a conversation about New Jersey’s budget and long-term economic policies. The discussion delves into the challenges of aligning spending with revenue including potential tax increases and revenue options for the state, and highlights the intricate negotiation process involving key leaders.